Kadai Chicken Recipe
Chicken cooked with fresh Onion, Green Pepper and Traditional Indian Spices
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prep the Ingredients
Chop the onions, green bell pepper, and prepare the tomato puree. Set aside.
- 2
Make the Spice Mix
In a small bowl, combine cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Sauté Onions
Add the finely chopped onions to the hot oil and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 5
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 6
Cook Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Add Spice Mix and Tomato Puree
Sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken, then add the tomato puree. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 8
Add Green Bell Pepper
Add the chopped green bell pepper and salt to taste. Mix everything and cover the pan.
- 9
Simmer
Let the chicken simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked through and tender.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Once cooked, garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with naan or rice.